2023 Jauma Lulu Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Crafted from McLaren Vale's oldest Chenin Blanc vines planted in the 1940s, this wine showcases exceptional concentration, purity, and age-worthy elegance from organically farmed fruit.

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Jauma’s Lulu Chenin Blanc is a celebration of McLaren Vale’s oldest Chenin vines, planted in Blewitt Springs in the 1940s and farmed organically by Lulu Lunn. These ancient bush vines, rooted in deep white sand over clay and schist, yield minuscule amounts of intensely concentrated fruit, often less than a tonne per acre.

Winemaking here is as gentle as it gets. The fruit is pressed directly, and only the free-run juice makes it to mature French puncheons for fermentation. The wine then matures on lees for 14 months, developing depth while preserving its vibrant energy.

Expect a wine of serious intent. It’s textural and mineral-driven, with a mid-palate weight that speaks to the vines’ age and a purity that reflects the hands-off approach in the winery.

This is a powerful yet elegant Chenin Blanc that will only improve with time. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for years, Lulu is a testament to the unique quality of old-vine Chenin in South Australia.

VINES: Blewitt Springs vineyard planted in the 1940s, deep white sand on clay and schist. Farmed organically by Lulu Lunn.

WINEMAKING: Free-run pressed to old French 500L barrels.

TASTING NOTES: Such an immense and proud wine, pure and bold. Feel free to cellar me forever :)
13%

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Organic
Low Preservative
Vegan
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Crown

Jauma

James Erskine has been one of the most influential voices in the Australian natural wine movement for more than two decades. An award-winning-sommelier turned world-renowned winemaker, James founded Jauma in 2010 with an eye to crafting honest, thought-provoking wines made purely from nothing but grapes.

In the world of Jauma, nothing is added and nothing is taken away during the winemaking process. The transparency and translation of the vineyard into the glass are the ultimate aims.

Erskine's meticulous approach and unyielding standards have produced some of the most talked-about wines of his generation. They are startlingly pure and have an ephemeral energy about them. They often sell out in the blink of an eye. They are everything that is magical and magnetic about the world of natural wine.

James Erskine of Jauma Wines Jauma

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